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Statement About Proposed Resolutions of US Federal Government Criminal and SEC Claims Against BP in Connection with the Deepwater Horizon Incident

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP confirms that it is in advanced discussions with the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding proposed resolutions of all US federal government criminal and SEC claims against BP in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Law, United Kingdom

.eu engages aspiring businesses in London

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The .eu registry EURid is engaging with small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by exhibiting at London’s Business Start-up Show from 22-23 November 2012. .eu enables companies to express the fact that they are open for business in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Small Business, United Kingdom

Commissioner Piebalgs announces EU support for building the largest solar power plant in West Africa, ahead of energy ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Development Commissioner Piebalgs announced that the EU will support the construction of what will be the largest African photovoltaic power plant, in Burkina Faso. It will provide 32 gigawatt hours per year, the equivalent of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Technology

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EIB issues new SEK Climate Awareness Bond

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16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB), the long-term lending arm of the European Union, announced the completion of a new SEK (Swedish Krona) 750m Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) due November 2023. The transaction is the second new CAB line … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Sweden

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of French trading company CFAO by Toyota Tsusho

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the French trading company CFAO by Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan. The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would not raise competition concerns because it … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government

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From the eye of the storm to new growth and jobs

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro CEPI – CEOs Forum Meeting Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, The world economy, especially Europe, is currently “In … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

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voestalpine Group: Great stability despite challenging environment: earnings expectations for year as a whole lowered roughly 10% due to economic uncertainties

Posted on 16, November 2012 by
Great stability despite challenging environment: earnings expectations for year as a whole lowered roughly 10% due to economic uncertainties

Revenue virtually unchanged at EUR 5.9 billion (EUR 6.0 billion in BY 2011/12) In comparison to first half of previous year, operating result (EBITDA) declined from EUR 824 million to EUR 730 million (−11.5%) Slight drop of EBITDA margin from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Metals and Minerals

Skanska builds shopping centre in Pori, Finland, for EUR 110 M, about SEK 960 M

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska has signed a contract for building the Puuvilla Shopping Centre in Pori, Finland. The clients are property investment company Renor Oy and Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company. The contract is worth EUR 110 M, about SEK 960 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Retail, Sweden

Tax online gambling to fight mafia business

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Removing the financial control of mafia organisations over banks should be a priority in the EU’s fight against organised crime. Monitoring high-risk clients’ activities and sharing information on an EU database are among the proposals debated at a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Society

GENCI Receives Honors in 2012 HPCwire Readers’ Choice Award

Posted on 16, November 2012 by
GENCI Receives Honors in 2012 HPCwire Readers' Choice Award

GENCI is honored for the “Best use of HPC in edge HPC application” for its contribution using the CURIE bullx supercomputer, for the first full Universe simulation, Observatoire de Paris Annual HPCwire Awards demonstrate achievements of excellence within the HPC … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, France, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Technology

Sanofi Appoints Dr. Gary J. Nabel as Chief Scientific Officer

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Paris, France, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT : SAN ; NYSE : SNY) is pleased to announce today the appointment of Dr. Gary J. Nabel, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and Deputy to the President for Global R&D, effective … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Statement on Financial Transaction Tax and Savings at ECOFIN Council

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Algirdas Šemeta — Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud ECOFIN COUNCIL Brussels, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I would like first to thank the Presidency for addressing the FTT at today’s meeting. It is important to move forward quickly on this file, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

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BP and AAR Settle All Outstanding Disputes

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16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP and AAR, joint shareholders in TNK-BP, today announced that they have reached a comprehensive agreement to settle all outstanding disputes between them, including the current arbitrations brought by each against the other.The agreement includes an immediate waiver … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, United Kingdom

Commission Communication on tax fraud and tax evasion – Council conclusions

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

3198th ECO OMIC and FI A CIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 13 ovember 2012 The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The Council underlines the importance of intensifying action against tax fraud and evasion as requested by the European Council in June 2012, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

Council conclusions on EU statistics

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

3198th ECO OMIC and FI A CIAL AFFAIRS Council meeting Brussels, 13 ovember 2012 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “Following the priorities set in the ECOFIN Council Conclusions of 10 November 2009, 10 November 2010, and 20 June 2011 and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

TransAsia Airways orders six additional A321neo

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Second NEO order for the Taiwanese company Blagnac,  16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — TransAsia Airways of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for another six A321neo aircraft. The new aircraft will be part of the airline’s fleet expansion and will allow … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Greenpark Solution chooses Atos Worldline for its contactless payment system KiWhi Pass

Posted on 16, November 2012 by

Greenpark based its contactless prepaid payment solution for recharging stations serving electronic and hybrid vehicles on Cashless technology offered by Atos Worldline Paris, 16-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in High-Tech Transactional Services, has been chosen by Greenpark, an expert … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France, Technology, Telecom

EIB, first international financial institution to launch a report on Mobile financial services in the Mediterranean partner countries

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A first-time debate on the role of mobile financial services to address financial exclusion in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean was launched today by the European Investment Bank (EIB). A workshop, organised under the patronage of the EIB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Technology, Telecom

Langjährige Betriebszugehörigkeit: 2395 Arbeitsjahre: Jubilare feiern im Mercedes-Benz Werk Rastatt

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

– Werkleitung und Betriebsrat betonen Beitrag der 91 Jubilare zum Unternehmenserfolg – Oberbürgermeister Hans Jürgen Pütsch überreicht Ehrenurkunden des Landes Baden-Württemberg 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  91 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter begehen dieses Jahr im Mercedes-Benz Werk Rastatt ihre Arbeitsjubiläen. „Im Sommer haben … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Technology

Mission for Growth: Seizing mutual benefit for businesses in the EU and Egypt

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

Brussels, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani is in Egypt today, accompanied by a large business delegation composed of representatives of 102 European companies and industry associations from 13 Member States. Collectively they represent approximately three million employees and €700 billion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

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